Stages of change in physical activity, self efficacy and decisional balance among Saudi university students

Journal of Family and Community Medicine

Volumn 15, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 107-115

  Gawwad, Ensaf S A ^a  

^a KING SAUD UNIVERSITY   (Saudi Arabia)

Author keywords

Benefits and Barriers; Physical Activity; Self Efficacy; Stages of Change; University Students

Indexed keywords

EID: 84904519511     PISSN: 22308229     EISSN: 2229340X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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